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Was Cleopatra even Egyptian?

19 October 2020

With a new Cleopatra biopic announced, Professor Maria Wyke (UCL Greek & Latin) explains the historical figure was at the centre of Afrocentrism debates in the 19th century, as many wondered about her Egyptian heritage and focussed on the colour of her skin.

Read: BBC News (Spanish)